About
The VRSC Strength & Performance Program is designed to develop overall athleticism through a combination of indoor gym training and on-field sessions. Over the course of 8 weeks, athletes will focus on building foundational strength, improving speed, and developing proper movement mechanics appropriate for their age and stage of development.
Strength and conditioning plays an important role in long-term athlete development & injury risk reduction. By improving strength, coordination, balance, and body control at a young age, athletes build the physical foundation needed to train and compete safely and effectively as the game becomes faster and more demanding. Developing these qualities early helps support performance on the field while also preparing players for the increased physical demands they will face as they progress to higher levels of competition.
Open to all regardless of club affiliation.
Training Schedule:
Time: 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates: June 8th- August 8th (June 29th- July 5th Week OFF)
Duration: 8 Week Program
Session Length: 45 Minutes
Cost: $480 (Shirt Cost Included)
session Price: $28.75
Total Sessions 16 Sessions
Program Overview:
Participants will train both indoors and outdoors, utilizing our brand new equipment in our newly renovated gym and spending time on the field to enhance athletic development.
Whether you’re building foundational skills or refining details for elite competition, this program addresses the critical elements necessary for athletic success. As competition intensifies, the margin for error narrows, making precision and attention to detail essential for peak performance.
The program includes:
- Pre-Test Assessment: Establish baseline performance metrics.
- Body Mechanics & Movement: Focus on proper technique to maximize efficiency.
- Force Production: Strength training designed to increase power.
- Power & Explosiveness: Exercises aimed at rapid force generation.
- Velocity Training: Techniques to improve speed and acceleration.
- Post-Test Assessment: Measure improvements and progress after the program.
Performance Gains:
- Top-End Speed: Improve maximum speed and sustain it over time.
- First-Step Quickness & Explosiveness: Sharpen initial movements for faster reactions.
- Mobility & Flexibility: Boost movement efficiency and reduce injury risk.
- Strength Gains: Increase power relative to body weight for stronger on-field performance.
- Coordination & Agility: Improve control and quicker direction changes.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Speed, Agility, Coordination, and Strength: Targeted drills to improve overall athleticism.
- Body Mechanics: Emphasizing proper form for running, jumping, cutting, and turning.
Cameron Carson
Director of Athletic Performance
Cameron Carson serves as Director of Athletic Performance, leading strength, speed, agility, and coordination training to elevate on-field performance. By focusing on proper biomechanics, athletes improve movement efficiency and overall effectiveness.
A certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a degree in Public Health, Cameron is a former Division I record-holding football player at UMass. With over 14 years of soccer experience and a strong background in performance coaching, he brings energy, discipline, and a deep commitment to athlete development.
